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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1925
Page
4
Eight to ten injured were moved by two ambulances by two am and city leaders including Mayor Lynn Lewis and nine council members organized hospital help. C. L. Brutton of Lafayette served as engineer. A special city hall meeting planned to obtain another fire truck from Indianapolis and coordinate further assistance.
Logan, December 14. John Armstrong a 65 year old watchman defied a gang of armed bandits trying to loot the bank. He fired on them wounding one in the leg with a sawed off shotgun, the leg later needing amputation. The bandits fled after firing into the town.
Society and personals notes describe Circle two of the First Episcopal church hosting a Tuesday coffee in the church basement from 11 to 1 with a chicken pie menu and booths for fancy work and crackers. A Lilly Rebecca lodge home talent play The Country Doctor is slated for December 15 at 8 pm in the Montgomery high school auditorium with a large local cast.
Kington December 14. The navy dry squad confiscated more than 1000 cases of genuine liquor during the fiscal year. Admiral Billard of the coast guard announced today, detailing ongoing efforts to curb illegal alcohol trade.
Mrs Clarence Hyatt returns home from Seymour after visiting sister Mrs Clark Charles. Miss Edith Cavanaugh spends weekend with sister Mrs Larry Zeller in Bicknell. Zeller and Cavanaugh drive to the city Saturday. Several residents and relatives are noted visiting Shoals Chicago St Louis Vincennes Nashville Louisville and Indianapolis for business or holidays.
Washington December 14 James Davis United States director of railroads today handed his resignation to President Coolidge effective December 31 with a statement that the work of the railroad administration in liquidation government control matters has been virtually completed.
Geneva Dec 14 The council of the League of Nations adopted a report directing Greece to pay Bulgaria 250000 dollars for damages from recent border hostilities.
Fire Chief Clarence C Stalin died from internal injuries after Bloomington Indiana truck No 1 carrying four firefighters was struck by a freight train at the Monon crossing. Assistant Chief Raymond Trisler Jacob Tidd David Chestnut and Lester Bender were injured as the crew rushed to Bloomington hospital.
The Ep som schools nearing completion of a new brick gymnasium 60 by 48 feet connected to the school. It features a concrete floor with pine flooring and a high ceiling. The $4000 structure was largely donated by township residents. A M Myers is trustee and Leamon Chestnut is principal serving his fifth year.
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